FREEPORT - As a classroom project, second-graders at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School wrote letters to Santa Claus. In honor of Christmas Eve, we are sharing the letters with readers. Here is a look at what some area kids are hoping Kris Kringle will bring when he's out on his route Christmas Eve.

Dear Santa,

I hope you have a safe trip. I will leave cookies and milk on Christmas. I hope you have a great year. I would like a lot of presents for Christmas. I would like legos, toy truck, and a toy car. Have a nice Christmas.

Sincerely,

Tyren

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? How are the reindeer doing? Do they have enough energy to guide your sleigh on Christmas Eve? I appreciate everything you do for me. I hope you and the elves aren't having trouble making toys. Santa, can you make me a remote control car? If you do, thanks!

Sincerely,

Ryan

Dear Santa,

I want a doll. I want a teddy bear. I want a baseball for Christmas, Santa. Santa, you are the best! Santa, you is so nice to kids.

Sincerely,

Rose

Dear Santa,

I will leave you cookies and milk on December 24th. Can I have an x-box one and a tablet? Please! Are you feeling good? I'm feeling good today, too. I'm giving you a gift because the stuff you do for me. I've been good. You can even ask your elves, too. Your wonderful, Santa! love your reindeers.

Sincerely,

Kyitreon

Dear Santa,

How are you? Is the North Pole a mess or are there no problems at the North Pole? I hope Mrs. Claus is baking cookies this year again. I hope Mrs. Claus and the elves are helping you get ready for Christmas Eve. I hope the elves are being good to you as they are getting the toys done early. I hope that you are checking the naughty and nice list. Can I please have a doll and a playhouse.

Sincerely,

Kayleigh

Dear Santa,

I hope you're having a great day Is Rudolph Ok? I just want to know. When you come by I'll leave cookies and milk. I would love if you gave me an x-box 360. I would love to meet one of your elves. I like you, too. I love your reindeer.

Sincerely,

Noah

Dear Santa,

HI! How are you doing today? How are your reindeer? Are you feeling good? I am leaving you a gift for all you have done for me. You don't have to thank me. I love you!

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Caitlyn

Dear Santa,

Santa, you did good last Christmas. I will leave you cookies, too. Can I have an x-box one and an i pod speaker, please? I even been good. Even the elf will tell you that.

Sincerely,

Mason

Dear Santa,

Thank you for delivering presents. I hope the reindeer are ok. Can I have one thing this year? I want a remote control helicopter. I will leave you cookies and milk for you. Have a great trip!!

Sincerely,

Dawson

Dear Santa,

Thank you for bringing me toys for Christmas, but I just want to tell you something. I've been a little bad and I just want to say, "Sorry." I want a computer and nothing else. I will try to be good and be nice to others.

Sincerely,

Maizia

Dear Santa,

I am going to put some cookies on the table for you. How are the elves doing? I hope I get a BIG present this year. How are the reindeer? Is Rudolph being good? How is Mrs. Claus? Is she good? I hope my mom gets a present. I hope I can get a baby that talks.

Sincerely,

Annaliese

Dear Santa,

I've been a little bad this year. But can I still get toys? I will always leave you cookies and milk for you. I love my little brother. He just took his first steps. I'm trying to be good. Can I get an X-box 360 game and new shoes? I hope the elves are good.

Sincerely,

Tristen

Dear Santa,

I'll have fresh baked cookies for you! My mom says my behavior is great. All I want is a gift from you. You're AWESOME!

Sincerely,

Taylor

Dear Santa,

I hope you are having a good time at the North Pole. Thank you for giving me presents on Christmas. I have been good this year. I'm not sure what I want. You can leave me anything. I will leave you cookies and milk.

Sincerely,

Kalel

Dear Santa,

Did you have a good year? You're always busy, I guess. I will leave you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve. I would like to be your helper for a few days. I was wondering if your reindeer are ok? Is Mrs. Claus helping you to get ready for Christmas? Can I have a microphone for Christmas? I really would like to meet one of your elves.

Sincerely,

Aleiyia

Dear Santa,

Are you getting ready for Christmas? I am baking you some cookies and milk for you to eat. What I want for Christmas is computer.

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Kiara

Dear Santa,

Are your Elves doing good? I will leave you cookies and milk. Are you doing good, Mrs. Claus? Are your elves making the toys right? Can I have a MP3 player, laptop, phone, and a Baby Alive?

Sincerely,

Haley

Dear Santa,

I love your coat! Where did you get it? Are the reindeer ready for Christmas? Do they have the bells on? I got fresh cookies for Christmas. Tell Mrs. Claus I said, "Hi!" Can I get a 3DS and a tablet? I'm going to play Barbie games on them.

Sincerely,

Marjaya

Dear Santa,

Can I help you on Christmas? Are you getting ready for Christmas? I will make you some cookies. Can I help your elves? Thank you for being a good helper. Can I get some money? I want to buy some shoes and an outfit.

Sincerely,

Keyshawn

Dear Santa,

Can I help you on Christmas? Are your elves getting ready for Christmas? I will bake you cookies and leave them out on Christmas Day. I hope you and Mrs. Claus are having a great time. I want x-box 360 games. Fly safely.

Sincerely,

Garretien

Dear Santa,

I was wondering if I can help you with some jobs that you did not get done. Can I please get some sports balls for Christmas? What if I'm bad and I don't get the sports balls? Then you better be good so you can get the sports balls. I'm going to be good so I can get the sports balls.

Sincerely,

Zach

Dear Santa,

Can I help your elves on Christmas Day? Santa, I will help you with feeding your deer on Christmas Day. I don't anything for Christmas this year.

Sincerely,

Deavin

Dear Santa,

I have been good every single day. I want an Xbox and a computer. So can you give me these gifts? Could you please give every single kid an Xbox360?

Nolan

Dear Santa,

Have you got all the toys ready? What are you doing today? I want a board game and a PS3, an IPad and an Xbox and a red ninja. What I want most is a Ninja.

Latrell

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? Can you bring me a Monster High House and a Mermaid doll and a chalkboard?

Kaitlyn

Dear Santa,

How are you Santa? How are the reindeer? How are the Elves and Mrs. Claus? I want an MP3 player and a flat screen TV. I want a Wii and a Wii U.

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Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus? Can you get me a phone, please? Can you get me an Xbox1 and a Ninjago Set? Will you get me a flat screen tv and an IPad touch, an Ipod and a laptop?

Cole

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? Can you get me a dirt bike and a four-wheeler and a monster truck. I want a gold chain and a gold watch and cool shoes and a snow mobile and toys. Thanks Santa. I miss you.

Ali

Dear Santa,

How have you been? I want crayons and school supplies. I want some clothes and I also want a PS3.

Jared

Dear Santa,

How is the Elves doing? And how are you doing and how is Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas I want school supplies. I also want a phone and a laptop and a diary. I would like cards and an extra pair of glasses and dog stuff.

Brett

Dear Santa,

I want an Xbox360. I want a football poster. I want a Ninjago book. I want the green Ninga. I want all the Ningas. I want all the play sets for Ninagos. I want some clay. I want a guitar. I want an IPad. How is Mrs. Claus doing? I want some Monster High dolls. I want a new backpack. I want a puppy.

Kailen

Dear Santa,

I want a phone for Christmas this year. I also want a T.V. for Christmas, I want an Xbox1 for Christmas and a book on Ninjas and Ninjago books. I also want a computer for Christmas, I want a PS4 and a WiiU.

Michael

Dear Santa,

I want some new pencils. I want my own computer. I want all new 3DS. I want a new DS. I want some new clothes. I want some new school supplies. I want a guitar. I want a necklace and bracelet and earrings. I want a phone. I want a diary but I want a lock on it. I want a new baby puppy and a kitten.

Hailey

Dear Santa,

How are you? For Christmas I want an Xbox, School Supplies and all the Ninjas.

Brooklyn

Dear Santa,

I want a flat screen T.V. I want a PS3 and an IPhone and an IPad. I want reindeer food. I want an Elf on the Shelf. How is Mrs. Claus. I want a small locker. I want an Elf.

Gage

Dear Santa,

How is Mrs. Claus doing? This is what I want for Christmas: A DSi, a Monster High Doll, a Monster High House, a touch screen phone, a MP3 player, a Monster High game for my DSi, a chalkboard, an Easy Bake Oven. I want a puppy. I want a PS3.

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Dear Santa,

Will you please get me a couple presents? Here they are: An Xbox 360, a remote control helicopter, the Lego Ninjago set with the golden Ninja, laptop, a spy helicopter, a Wii and IPhone, a keyboard for my IPad and a PS4.

Brock

Dear Santa,

This year I want a puzzle. And a notebook, an Easy Bake Oven and a doll house, too. And a crayon maker. I've been good girl! I want a stuffed bear! And a book! And a Monster High doll and a baby doll. And a puppy! And a bike!! And a jump rope.

Kilaya

Dear Santa,

I would like a pair of boots. I would like a game ... and cars and the game with the balloons!

Micah

Dear Santa,

I would like a Barbie game! I would love to visit the North Pole. I would like to see the reindeer. I would like an airplane. I would like a PS3. I would like a Wii. I would like a mermaid doll. I would like a chalkboard. I have been good this year.

Trinity

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? For Christmas I want a Wii U. For Christmas I want an Xbox. I want a phone. For Christmas I want all the Ninjago play sets. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. For Christmas I want a laptop.

Coen

Dear Santa,

What do Elves do? I want a Wii U. I want two Wii remotes, A to Z Mystery books, Magic Tree House books, Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, Plants vs. Zombies toys and dinosaurs.

Chase

Dear Santa,

I want a football and candy canes.

Jermaine

Dear Santa,

I wish you a very Merry Christmas because you are great! I would like a Barbie and a candy cane. I'd like a new bike, a truck and Mermaid Barbie.